State changing filing for unemployment benefits

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) _ The Oklahoma Employment Security Commission is changing the way people file for unemployment benefits. <br/><br/>Beginning tomorrow all claims must be filed either by phone or on the

Thursday, March 31st 2005, 3:52 pm

By: News On 6

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) _ The Oklahoma Employment Security Commission is changing the way people file for unemployment benefits.

Beginning tomorrow all claims must be filed either by phone or on the Internet. Claims for unemployment benefits will no longer be taken in person.

Unemployment Insurance division director Jerry Pectol says the change will make the system more responsive and cut down on paperwork and red tape.

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On the Net: www.unemployment.ok.gov or by phone in Oklahoma City 405-525-1500 or statewide 800-555-1554.